Deep Forgiveness - Love | Zach Clinton

0:00A new commandment I give unto you, that ye love one another, as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another. John 13 34 through 35. Dear Lord, We come to you asking for your grace to forgive those who have wronged us, help us to be gracious in forgiving people, full of love and understanding towards others. We want people to recognize Jesus in us, and remember that if he can forgive our sins, then why can't we forgive one another? You are the source of all peace and patience. You have called us to love others and turn away from our own desires.

1:04Give us the strength to be mindful of how we interact with others, as it is not our place to judge or demand repayment for wrongs done against us. Lead us in your way of forgiving and loving others unconditionally. Let us not forget the example set by Jesus, and to instead treat others with kindness and grace, help us to be humble in our speech and honorable in our actions so that you may be seen in us. In Jesus' name, amen. Thank you for joining me in prayer. Stay tuned for today's free podcast, Meditative Prayers with Zach Clinton, where you can draw close to God and find strength in him. College football is back, so Hilton called to me the superstition concierge to make your fan rituals a reality. Need a room to match your lucky number?

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4:07So right now separate yourself from all else. Maybe in a quiet and calm place, take a moment to find your center. As you close your eyes and breathe in and out, just let your body simply relax. Now turn your thoughts to the Word of God and invite the Holy Spirit to fill your heart and open yourself to receive from the Lord. Today we'll be meditating on John chapter 13 verses 34 to 35 from the King James version. A new commandment I give unto you that ye love one another. As I have loved you that ye also love one another, but this shall all men know that ye are my disciples if ye love one to another. By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples if ye have love one to another. My friends right now pour out your adoration to God who showed his love through Christ Jesus.

5:13God I praise you for giving me the very best of who you are for demonstrating your love through your actions at the cross. I exalt you Lord for your love is unrestrained and unconditional. You withhold nothing back and you love me completely. You are commanded to love others as God loved you and love gives the very best of itself. It holds no grudges and keeps no score. To love as you are loved by Jesus is to have mercy and to show grace, to have compassion and to not withhold clemency even in the face of betrayal. You see, Jesus demonstrated love and forgiveness time and time again, but nowhere is this truth made clearer than at the scene of the last supper. Jesus was fully aware Judas was about to betray him and yet there was a place at the table for Judas still. In full knowledge of what was to happen that he would be betrayed and crucified, Jesus

6:16still offered grace and mercy because his actions did not depend on Judas. Judas was given a seat at the table not because he deserved it, but because Jesus loved him in spite of who he was and what he did. Christ's actions were based uniquely and solely on his relationship with the Father. As you are called to love and to live as Christ did, the closest you will ever come to personifying Jesus this side of eternity is when you forgive someone who does not deserve nor want your forgiveness because that is exactly what Jesus did for all of us. Jesus Christ died for our sins to give us forgiveness while we were yet his enemies. Now my friends consider for a moment God's unmatched love in your life and thank him for it. Thank God that his love is all-encompassing and has no limits.

7:18Thank him that his love affords you constant forgiveness for all of your offenses. Thank Jesus that he did not hold your wrongs against you. Thank him for giving you compassion in place of condemnation. Think for a minute on past experiences where God's love gifted you with mercy and thank him for all past blessings of his grace over your life and for those still to come. My friends God is present and he is listening to you. Jesus died for you while you were still lost in your sins while you were still his enemy. Christ understands the challenge of the task he has set before you. So right now this is your chance to approach the throne of God and ask for divine intervention. Petition God for his grace to flood your soul, to fill you to overflowing and to permeate every area of your heart. Ask the Holy Spirit to teach you to forgive all who wrong you, regardless if they are

8:21friend or foe. Ask the Holy Spirit to empower you to give the best of yourself in love demonstrated through acts of forgiveness, kindness and grace. Remember God expects you to show to others the love you have received from him. If Christ rules in your heart, his likeness should be seen in your actions. You are to forgive others to be compassionate and to show mercy, to love others as you are loved by God. Seize this day this opportunity to demonstrate God's love to this world. Give grace and act with kindness. Answer strife with peace and strive toward witnessing God's love and forgiveness unto all. My friends, thank you for completing today's meditative prayer on pray.com. By incorporating this healthy habit as a daily practice, I believe you're not only making prayer a priority, but you're also strengthening your walk with God.

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